Electrical Design Engineer

ARCO Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k plan (Traditional & Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Travel stipend

Volunteer leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Power Solutions team in Downers Grove, IL. This role focuses on delivering turnkey power solutions for large-scale construction projects, including solar, CHP, and micro-grid planning as part of master power strategies.

Collaborate with sales, project execution, and clients to drive design/build outcomes, while overseeing equipment selection, scheduling, and logistics across national and international supplier networks.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in general contracting, EPC, or similar industry.
• Bonus: BIM experience (Revit and AutoCAD).
• Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions to our clients.
• Take on administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout.
• Assist with designing Solar solutions using in-house tools in support of our design/build sales process.
• Oversee equipment selection, buyout process, and logistics for full project scope.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues to provide guidance on solar solutions.
• Develop and review project schedule and site logistics with the Project Superintendent and Foreman.
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Procure solar panels, inverters, and power components from supplier networks.
• Utilize and expand our network of equipment suppliers.
• Assist in business development by solving complex projects as part of a client-facing team.
• Assist in developing Solar, CHP, Micro-grid solutions as part of master power planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for alternative power solutions? Do you love solving for the complex power needs of large-scale construction projects? Are you looking for a company that is constantly trying to push the boundaries of what it means to offer a better construction solution by using design/build? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will excite you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray is currently looking for a Electrical Design Engineer to join our Power Solutions team based in Downers Grove, Illinois. The Project Manager will be work with sales, project execution, and overall performance of alternative energy projects with a key focus on delivery of AMPS projects.

A Day in the Life:

• Be a key part of the Power Solutions team delivering turnkey power solutions to our clients
• Take on administrative aspects of project from the earliest stages of preconstruction through project closeout
• Assist with designing Solar solutions using innovative in-house tools in support of our design/build sales process
• Oversee equipment selection, buyout process, and logistics for full project scope
• Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors on technical issues to provide key guidance on the implementation of solar solutions
• Work with Project Superintendent and Foreman to develop and review project schedule and site logistics
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management
• Work as an integral part of team procuring solar panels, inverters, and other associated power components from our supplier and distributor networks
• Utilize and expand our national and international network of equipment suppliers
• Assist in business development activities by finding solutions to complex projects as part of a client-facing, multi-disciplined team
• Assist in the development of Solar, CHP, Micro-grid solutions as part of master power planning for clients
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Necessary Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience working in general contracting, EPC, or similar industry
• Bonus: BIM experience (Revit and AutoCAD) is a plus
• Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.